Cost of Living Calculator - Placentia, California vs Cary, North Carolina


The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 30.3% cheaper than Placentia, California.

You would need a salary of $52,294 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Placentia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Placentia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Cary
than in Placentia, California
Placentia, CA vs Cary, NC
Compared to Placentia, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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